B2 Non-refereed book chapter or chapter in a compilation book

Prognosis of irritant contact dermatitis



Authors: Elsner Peter, Lammintausta Kaija

Editors: Swen Malte John, Jeanne Duus Johansen,Thomas Rustemeyer, Peter Elsner, Howard I. Maibach

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

Publication year: 2020

Book title : Kanerva’s Occupational Dermatology

Journal name in source: Kanerva's Occupational Dermatology

First page : 1517

Last page: 1525

ISBN: 978-3-319-68615-8

eISBN: 978-3-319-68617-2

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-68617-2_100


Abstract

Acute irritant contact dermatitis heals if exposure is excluded.

Chronic irritant contact dermatitis is caused by chronic exposure, and multiple factors are contributing to the prognosis.

Hand dermatitis is often multifactorial thus making it difficult to judge the prognosis of irritant dermatitis as a single factor.

A history of atopic dermatitis is an apparent negative prognostic factor.

Concurrent contact sensitivities seem to decrease chances for healing of a chronic irritant contact dermatitis.

Patient guidance and education are crucial for a favorable prognosis.



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